Supply Chain & Logistics

Last-Mile Delivery Optimiser

Uses data and algorithms to make final delivery faster and cheaper

£40k-£85k E-commerce boom

What it involves

Analyses routing, driver allocation and delivery density data to reduce cost per delivery - the most expensive and complex part of the entire logistics chain.

Skills & knowledge needed

Route optimisationData analysisLogistics softwarePythonOperations research

Why it's emerging now

Last-mile costs can be 50% of total shipping cost — optimisation directly drives profitability.

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